White Wilson x Standard

[Senkovi]

I noticed that white wilsons and mosaics tend to be lumped together when I was trying to research it. Would the babies of a white wilson and a standard be 50/50 - standard/WW? To clarify, would the WW all have that black ear and white fur appearance, or is there the chance that they would produce more of a patchy mosaic look?

Thank you in advance! I am having trouble finding my answer.

 

[Vyxxin]

Wilson whites and mosaics are genetically the same color. It's the same mutation. Coat pattern is random to some large degree. I find that patterns tend to run in lines...darkness and lightless being affected by the non white parent. Most whites have black/gray ears. The only exception really being when another mutation (such as sapphire or beige) being mixed in. Some lines have a bit more pink at the base of the ear but that's about all I can say in the matter. Breeding the same lines of whites for years, most of mine have black/gray ears. Breeding to dark and extra dark standards most of mine have a LOT of dark guard hairs but not really a "mosaic" type look. They don't look splotchy or swirly with color. The color is evenly throughout the fur. I'm hoping to have some new looking whites next season though with the addition of some different pairings. Not so much new lines or new animals, as different pairings of the same animals I've always worked with or the same lines I've always worked with.

 

[Senkovi]

Thank you for clearing it up for me! :]

I was wondering because I have a bonded pair of the two, but no interest to breed them for awhile. My current living conditions don't really allow me to, and I would want much more research done beforehand.

And no worries, she is not of age yet to breed, so no surprises. They will be neighbors soon though.

 

[ChinchillasByDesign]

I notices that you stated that they Re a bonded pair, are the two caged together? If so I thought I'd point out that females can and will become pregnant at a very young age, regardless of your "plans" for them. If she is still quite young Id separate them immediately.

 

[ChinchillasByDesign]

Sorry about the typos, I am using the app on my phone and it changes my words quite often....annoying!

 

[Dreamlite]

What do you mean by bonded pair? Chins can breed in seconds. So if they are together for any amount of time she may already be bred. Wilson white is just a form of mosaic. They can have any shade of mosaic. Some lines do throw certain patterns but there is no sure thing when breeding.

 

[Senkovi]

Yes, she is still young, and I checked with the breeder before I bought the wilson white on her age, etc. She and I asked each other a lot of questions before I left with the little one. She did tell me about the possibility of chinchillas reaching sexual maturity at an early age, and told me when to split them up early on to avoid that.. So, that should be in a few weeks, but I plan to do it sooner due to a trip.

Also, by "bonded", I was referring to them simply getting along. Grooming, etc.

Thanks again.

 

[Vyxxin]

I'm not sure what misinformation you were given by your breeder...but a chinchilla, at weaning age (8weeks) which is the earliest they should leave their mother...can get pregnant.

Coupling, producing pregnancy can take seconds and is unpreventable even if you're watching them round the clock let alone if they're caged together or unsupervised.

Stick around, read a lot and learn. Again, your breeder misinformed you. There is no safe time to take a TOO YOUNG female away from a male. If she's weaning age, and assuming she is as you have her, then she's old enough to accidentally get pregnant.

Also, you'll find that it's not very responsible to breed animals without pedigrees or known histories. If your animals parents or grandparents aren't known about (especially in the areas of health) you should never breed them.

Anyhow, you've found the right place...just be very open minded and KNOW that any advice given on here is in the best interest of your new pets.

 

[Senkovi]

I thought I had replied to this already, but it seems that it didn't show up..?

Anyway, thank you for your input, Vyxxin. I have separated the two as suggested. I'm actually kind of shocked I was given the wrong info.

 

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[Vyxxin]

Not a problem, and it's not terribly uncommon to get misinformation from a "breeder". Not all breeders are created equally and yeah, while she may not be pregnant there IS a possiblity so I'd make sure to keep her in a babysafe cage for the next 111days. After that, she should be cleared for pregnancy. Regardless of quality (as that's a whole different discussion) NO female chinchilla should be bred before 8mos. That means NO contact with a male until 8mos. Do not even put their cages up against one another. Minimum of 2" between cages.

 

[Senkovi]

Good to know.. D:

And they're in a Critter Nation cage, split off into two.

Females can get pregnant even if they haven't gone into heat..?

 

[Vyxxin]

No, as with any mammal they have to ovulate to get pregnant. HOWEVER, the problem with chinchillas is that they can come into heat without you ever knowing. Unlike dogs, for example, there isn't always a noticeable discharge.